Jane Austen - Classic Romance (plus you could win a $25 Amazon gift card!)

Jane Austen Collection

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Published by Doma Publishing

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Anne of Green Gables plus $25 Amazon gift card giveaway!

Anne of Green Gables Collection

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by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Hot New Release! The Desert Sheikh

This week I am super excited to see my latest romance novel, The Desert Sheikh, on the virtual bookshops where it is already selling fast!

What's it about?

The first book, Kidnapped By The Sheikh, is about a woman, Dr Sarah Greenwich, who is kidnapped on her way to the airport by a Bedouin warlord, Sheikh Akbar Al-Zafir, in the mistaken belief that she is the British Ambassador's wife. Eventually, the sheikh discovers that he has been tricked, but by then it is too late, he has already fallen in love with his captive. . .

However, in Book 2, Married To The Sheikh, Sarah quickly discovers that life in the desert is not as idyllic as it could be. Although the sheikh is a passionate, sensual lover, he is not the perfect husband. Also, there are other women who want to get into Sheikh Akbar's bed. Eventually, Sarah is forced to make a terrible choice. . .

In Book 3, The Sheikh's Son, Sarah and Akbar struggle to reconcile their completely different lifestyles and cultures: she's a doctor living in London, while he's a Bedouin ruler from the Arabian peninsula. However, the presence of Ali, their only child and the sheikh's heir, forces them into trying to find a solution. . .

Although each story stands on its own and can be bought separately as novellas, they are also published together as a complete book, The Desert Sheikh, so people can read them in order (and save money!!)

Book Reviews: The Good, The Bad and The Silly

Today I received a wonderful message from a reader saying how much she enjoyed reading The Royal Sheikh and earlier this week I received this great 5-star review for Her Latin Lover:

“Her Latin Lover was an exciting read. I love a good instant attraction, and this author gave me that with Mary and Paulo. Mary is a considerate and trusting woman who is taken advantage of by her boyfriend. Paulo swoops in and saves the day, as any sexy, honorable man would. Their attraction blossoms, until the unexpected happens. I was on the edge of my seat, the whole time. I wished the romance would have happened sooner, but all in all, it was great. I will definitely read more from this author. Pick this up, you will love it.”

Handcuffs and a Pyramid of Satin - Christian romance with a twist

HANDCUFFS and a Pyramid of Satan

The product review on Amazon says:

Kelly had a wonderful marriage. So why was she so restless? Determined to get that elusive spark back in her life, Kelly takes off to her birthplace of Frankfurt, Germany, for the adventure of a lifetime. There she is befriended by the ever so charming David, who immediately appoints himself as her translator and tour guide. Kelly is so totally in love with her husband, but finds herself wishing he were more like her new friend David. But it isn't long before Kelly realizes that life is not always greener on the other side of the fence. In fact, it can be downright deadly!

The reviewers say:

I can recommend this novella to anyone who is looking for a light Christian themed romance story.

I say:

This book sounds like a must read for people who like a good classic romance.  I am certainly adding it to my list of books to read this summer.

Eton Mess - a classic dessert

 

This afternoon I’m making that classic dessert Eton Mess (and ‘yes’ it is named after that school).  It’s a great summer dessert which is really easy.  It’s just pieces of meringue, cream and fresh strawberries, mixed together in individual dishes (plus a dash of port or kirsh if you want). 

At this minute I’m cooking the meringues – again very simple, but easy to get wrong (at least, easy for me to get wrong).  I whipped up 4 egg whites with a pinch of sea salt, added 200g of castor (fine) sugar, a tablespoon at time and whipped until glossy.  I then added a teaspoon of corn flour (I’m not too sure why this helps, but it was in a couple of the recipes that I looked at).  I whisked it in and then spooned the mixture out onto a tray covered in greaseproof paper. 

They’re now cooking for an hour in a cool oven.  However, it may not be cool enough as the meringues are starting to go brown.  Looks like it might be burnt meringue Eton Mess!  I think, next time I’ll buy the meringues and then it’ll be even easier to make.

Will and Kate - Classic romance

Prince William and Kate Middleton - their story really is a contemporary romance with a classic, traditional feel.  Kate is a modern woman, but we don't see her splashed across the tabloids falling out of nightclubs drunk, showing too much leg and cleavage (heaven forbid!).  Their wedding was stunning and very traditional, but with some great modern twists e.g. the trees in Westminster Abbey and turning the Throne Room in Buckingham Palace into a nightclub for the evening wedding party.

Their recent tour of Canada and the USA has been a huge success and some people have even started asking if perhaps Kate should be given Canada.  Not a bad idea, as it would be a good first step towards her future role as Queen.  What do you think?

Classic romance

Many thanks to Romance Novel Junkies for reviewing 'The Royal Sheikh' .  In short, they thought the book was 4/5 stars and likened it to 'a classical romantic read'.  The also said that 'If you feel in the mood for something romantic, nothing hardcore, then this could be your read' which I think is a good summary of the book.  It's the type of romance that you could share with your mum.  In fact, I did share it with my mum! Click here if you want to read the full review on Amazon.

We love a good classic romance!  In fact there are a lot of classics that we like, such as a Kelly handbag, a Chanel suit, a Rolls Royce, a Tiffany's diamond braclet, a Hermes scarf, the list goes on (only wish I had some of them!)